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Loops, cusps and dimples

Investigate different values of a and b, and find out the relationships between a and b for the curve to have loops, cusps or dimples.
Use the slider for t to move the tangent round the curve. Notice the difference between the behaviour of the tangent at a cusp and at a dimple.